I had a hunch that Stosur would go out to Zheng. Good for V.Willias to get through. She seems to be feeling better & to enjoying the challenge again. I can't remember what she did at the USO or even if she played it, but I saw her at Wimbledon & she looked unsettled & as though she'd prefer to be elsewhere.

It was good to wake up in time to see the second set of Venus vs Cornet. I enjoy watching Venus much more than Serena. She has a style and movement that the other does not have and I'm glad she won. I look forward to the match against Maria S, which will also be a sight for the ageing eyes. .........................

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You reflect my thoughts in all you say here. I much prefer V. Williams game to that of Serena. Her attitude & demeanour too. I find the waxing lyrical over Serena whilst complaining about the attitude & behaviour of other players somewhat perplexing. And Sharapova is indeed beautiful. The volume has to be turned off when she plays, though!

The hype around Sharapova-Venus is ridiculous. Sharapova will win in straights in 1:12.

yeah, i thought Shrieks would win 6/3, 6/2. I was sort of close. I give mad props to Venus playing with her disease (and being in great form no less) but that disease is a beyotch. And Shrieks moves really well for the last 2-3 years.

Sharapova was fantastic today. I think the two favorites to won the title are: Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.

I thought so, too. I watched the second set from a hotel room in New York and I thought for a while that Venus might come back. Sorry in a way. I really like her style. Needed to keep the volume control waaaaay down to ensure that security didn't come to the room to see what was up.

Heather Watson been beat in the women's we still have Laura Robson to pull for.

Pity about Watson. But Radwanska was clearly too good for her. This was the only match I saw, with bits of the Kerber / Keys. I hope Robson keeps focused - she plays Stevens next. I'd like to see her take SS out. We could have fisticuffs with Babblelot & Dallas!

Sharapova -v- V. Williams was expected, given the latter's more recent form, but the result surprised me.